I hope to describe my journey through the land of losing weight with the help of the Realize Band. I had one band put in on March 3rd but it became infected and had to be removed. I had a band put back in on June 17th and have hopes of losing 90 pounds.

Friday, November 15, 2013

It's been more than a year.....

It has been more than a year since I wrote in this blog. How time flies when you are having fun..... The weight loss issue has become a real problem. I can't seem to lose and sometimes I gain. Sometimes I have problems with throwing up but seem to be getting that under control. I had a knee replacement in June and as I tend to eat when I am stressed or alone and unable to do things, I have gained back some of the weight. I still am down 23 lbs from the very beginning but I need to lose.. I have been declared officially a diabetic although it is only because of my hemaglobin A1C level. This test registers the sugar on the red cells from the past three months and is a better predictor of diabetes than a plain fasting glucose levels. My doctor is not worried about it and did not change any meds or make me start checking my blood sugar at hom. I'm grateful for that.
I am making plans to get my schedule in place so I plan the time for exercise. I believe I can do this even when out of town. I just need the willpower. Exercise will solve many of my problems, I know this in my head but I have to relocate it to the rest of my body too.
Well, that is the news........Have to get moving.........Have a Happy Holiday!

The Traveler

I am the wife of a wonderful, supportive man, the mom of four children, 2 daughter's in law, a son in law, one granddaughter and two grandsons. I work for a company that sends me all over the western US to train and help to validate Blood Bank analyzers and manual work stations.I love my job. I'm trying to become healthier to enjoy my grandchildren for a longer period of time.